Assistant Commissioning Support Officer

Southampton City Council; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Southampton City Council is seeking a permanent full-time Assistant Service Development Officer to join their commissioning team focused on transformational change in adult social care. The role involves supporting service redesign, contract management, and market development, requiring strong commissioning experience and a relevant degree. The position offers opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment, alongside a generous benefits package including flexible working and a local government pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous local government pension scheme

Flexible working options

Up to 13 days of Flexi Leave

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Online benefits including salary sacrifice schemes

Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing

Qualifications

• Proven track record in commissioning.
• Experience in project and budget management.
• Ability to handle a substantial, varied workload.

Responsibilities

• Support transformational change and performance management of commissioned services.
• Assist in the entire commissioning cycle including planning and service redesign.
• Work with the Care Market Oversight team to develop the personal assistant market.

Skills

Commissioning

Project Management

Budget Management

Service Development

Knowledge of Government Policies

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a permanent full-time Assistant Service Development Officer to join Southampton City Council (SCC) within the new commissioning team for Living and Ageing Well.

About Southampton:

Southampton is a city of hope, history, and diversity, located on the South Coast within an hour of London, twenty minutes to the New Forest, and 30 minutes to beaches of Bournemouth and Poole.

The city boasts a vibrant arts and music scene, a premiership football club, and an international port. Despite challenges like austerity and the cost-of-living crisis, Southampton remains an exciting and eclectic community.

About the team:

You will join a new commissioning team focused on delivering transformational change and service improvement for residents. The portfolio includes leading commissioning, service redesign, and development of home care, care homes, and housing with care options. Collaboration with social care providers, health services, and the Integrated Care Board will be key, focusing on initiatives like the Better Care Fund, hospital discharge, and admission avoidance. Other responsibilities include developing community equipment services and integrating Care Technology into health and care pathways.

This role offers the chance to be at the forefront of our Adult Social Care transformation journey, with opportunities for professional growth within a supportive culture.

About the role:

The Assistant Service Development Officer will support transformational change and performance management of commissioned services. You will assist in the entire commissioning cycle, including planning, service redesign, contract management, and market development, such as working with the Care Market Oversight team to develop the personal assistant market for direct payment users.

For more details, please view the full job description.

About you:

We seek a highly motivated individual with a proven track record in commissioning and the ability to handle a substantial, varied workload. You should have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field, with excellent knowledge of government policies related to the role.

Experience in project and budget management, achieving outcomes within complex settings, and supporting service development and change is essential. If you believe you meet these criteria, we would love to hear from you.

What we can offer you:

• A generous local government pension scheme.
• Flexible working options (role dependent) and up to 13 days of Flexi Leave.
• Hybrid working arrangements (role dependent).
• 25 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays.
• Online benefits including salary sacrifice schemes, discounts, and more.
• Excellent local transport links.
• Employee assistance program for health, wellbeing, and support.

For more information about our benefits, please visit: Employee benefits (southampton.gov.uk)

Contact details for informal discussion:

For more information about the role, contact Charis Hardy, Senior Commissioner, at [e-mail].

Recruitment contact details:

Email: [e-mail]
Tel: [phone]

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